Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an action, adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Dave Filoni, running about 98 minutes. “Prepare to see Star Wars like you've never seen it before.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side...

Who’s in it. Star Wars: The Clone Wars stars Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker (voice), Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano (voice), James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi / 4A-7 / Medical Droid (voice) and Dee Bradley Baker as Captain Rex / Commander Cody / Commander Fox / Clone Troopers (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Star Wars: The Clone Wars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars page.

If you liked it. Fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.